JAUNDICE
Jaundice is a yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and the whites of the eyes caused by increased amount of bilirubin in the blood.
Causes of obstruction jaundice include :
1. Gallstones in the bile ducts.
2. Cancer ( pancreatic and gallbladder/bile duct carcinoma).
3. Parasites
4. Hepatitis B.
Common signs and symptoms seen in individuals with jaundice include:
. Yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and the whites of the eyes,
. Light colored stools.
. Dark colored urine and
. Itching of the skin.
Others
Nausea and vomiting,
Abdominal pain,
Fever,
Weakness,
Loss of appetite,
Headache,
Confusing,
Swelling of the legs and abdomen.
Self care at home for jaundice
The objectives of home therapy include symptoms relief and managing the medical condition causing underlying jaundice. The various measure that may be undertaken include:
. Maintain adequate hydration by drinking fluids and rest as needed .
. Take medications only as instructed and prescribed by a Doctor.
. Avoid medications, herbs or supplements which may cause detrimental side effects.
. Avoid drinking alcohol.
. Certain dietary restrictions.
. If symptoms worsen or if new symptoms arise, consult Doctor.
How to prevent jaundice :
. Avoid heavy alcohol use,
. Vaccines for Hepatitis(A and B),
. Avoid high risk behaviors such as intravenous dtug use or unprotected intercourse. ( hep b)
. Avoid potentially contaminated food/ water and maintain good hygiene ( hep A).
. Avoid medications and toxins which can cause hemolysis or directly damage the liver.
” Excessive amounts of Caffeine and Sugar can affect your liver and cause Jaundice. Limit your intake of soda,tea, coffee and other beverages that contain Caffeine or artificial sweeteners, processed foods, saturated fat and fried foods can stress your liver, possibly leading to JAUNDICE.”
Which food eat in Jaundice?
. Water, drink at least eight glasses of water a day helps your liver flush out toxins.
. Fruits and vegetables,
. Herbal tea,
. High fiber diets.
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